Few occasions in life are as momentous as a grand anniversary. It’s an important milestone in any relationship, marking decades of love and companionship that should be celebrated with all the pomp and circumstance possible.
What could be more fitting than looking your best on this special day? And that means doing your hair just right.
So how do you pick the perfect hairstyle?
Well, there are a few tips that can help you with that.
1. Know Your Hair Type
The first step in choosing the right hairstyle is to know your hair type. Are you blessed with thick, luscious locks? Or do you have thin, fine hair? This will make a big difference in what styles will work best for you.
If you’re not sure what your hair type is, ask your stylist for help. For example, the Dominican blowout is a very popular hairstyle amongst African American women—but it might not be the best choice if you have type 4 curls, due to excessive heat being used.
On the other hand, fine hair is typically not well suited for the wet bun hairstyle, for example.
The best thing you can do, not just for your look for the big event, but for your hair health in general, is to talk to a professional about the most suitable options for your specific hair type.
2. Compliment Your Facial Features
The next step is to consider your facial features. Do you have a round face? Long, thin face? High cheekbones? etc. Different hairstyles will compliment different facial features in different ways.
For example, if you have a long, thin face, you might want to avoid styles that are pulled back too tightly from your face—this will overly accentuate the length of your face making it look longer.
If you have a heart-shaped face, on the other hand, you might want to try a style that’s pulled back off your forehead in order to avoid making it look too wide.
And if you have prominent cheekbones, you might want to try a style that softens them, such as loose curls or waves.
While all of these features are beautiful in their own right—you want to choose a hairstyle that will compliment your entire face, without drawing too much attention to the features that are already prominent.
3. What Will You Wear?
Once you take your hair type and facial features into account, you might want to consider what you’ll be wearing as well. This might seem like a strange question to ask when picking a hairstyle, but it’s actually very important.
The reason being is that you want your hairstyle to compliment your outfit—not compete with it. If your dress has a high neckline, you might want to opt for an up-do, while a lower neckline can look lovely with loose curls or waves.
Similarly, if you’re planning on wearing a beautiful, flowing dress, you might want to avoid an up-do that’s too big or ornate—it will take away from the dress.
Likewise, if you’re wearing a more simple outfit, you might want to choose a hairstyle that’s a bit more dramatic or flashy to make the overall look more upscale.
4. Find Pictures Of Styles You Like
One of the best ways to figure out what kind of hairstyle you want is to look at pictures. Not just any pictures, but pictures of people with similar hair types and facial features to you.
Once you find a style or two that you like, you can take those pictures to your hairdresser and they’ll be able to help you recreate the look. This is a great way to get exactly the style that you’re hoping for on your big day.
On the other hand, you can try out different ones yourself at home. Even if they aren’t as perfect as shown in the pictures you chose, you can still get a general idea of which is your favorite one.
That way, you only need one appointment in order to ensure your hair looks immaculate on the big day.
5. Communicate With Your Hairdresser
It’s always a bit tough to explain what kind of hairstyle you like, and to ensure your hairdresser won’t stray away too far from what you want. It’s important that you’re clear and relatively firm on your preferences.
That said, you are there because they’re a professional. If they have suggestions on what might work better for your look, be open to the ideas they provide.
If you really don’t like it—you should go with your own thing, of course.
However, they might suggest a tweak here and there that might make a beautiful look completely gorgeous. A healthy amount of communication with your hairdresser is key when choosing your hairstyle, especially for a grand anniversary.
When it comes to choosing the perfect hairstyle for a grand anniversary, there are a few things you’ll want to take into account, such as your hair type, facial features, and what you’ll be wearing.
Once you have a good idea of what you’re looking for, finding pictures of styles you like can be a great way to get inspiration.
Just make sure to communicate with your hairdresser so they know exactly what you want on your big day.